Rain cap



May 6, 1958 T. B. wElss 2,832,961

RAIN CAP Filed May 27, 1954 l 2 sheets-sheet 1.

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United rates RAlN CAP Thomas B. Weiss, Palo Alto, Calif.

Application May 27, 1954, Serial No. 432,786

3 Claims. (Cl. 2195) This invention relates in general to improvements in hats, and morespecically to an improved rain cap.

The primary object of this invention is to provide an improved rain cap which is so constructed whereby it has a normal fiat state so that it may be conveniently carried.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved rain cap which is so constructed whereby it may be folded from a single sheet of material, the material being rectangular in outline so las to prevent any loss whatsoever.

A further object of this invention is to provide an improved rain cap which is folded from a single sheet of material and which is suitably secured ltogether by adhesives so as to be very durable.

A still further object of this invention is to provide anV improved rain cap which is of such a simple and economical construction that it may 'be of a disposable type.

These, together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent, reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described vand claimed, reference being had to the accornpanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to 4like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure l is a plan view of a blank for a preferred form of rain cap and shows the fold lines thereon;

Figure 2 is a plan view similar to Figure l and shows a first step in the folding of the sheet of Figure l to form a rain cap;

Figure 3 is `a plan View similar to Figure 2 and shows the blank of Figure 1 after the second step of folding the blank to form a rain cap; Y

Figure 4 is a plan view showing the blank of Figure 1 after its final stage of folding to form a rain cap;

Figure 5 is la bottom plan view of the blank of Figure 1 and shows the yarrangement of adhesive thereon;

Figure 6 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 6-6 of Figure 2 and shows the manner in'which ,Y

a flexible tie fastener is secured to one side of the blank of Figure 1;

Figure 7 is an enlarged perspective view and shows the rain cap of Figure 4 disposed on a wearers head;

Figure 8 is an enlarged side elevational View of a person wearing the rain cap of Figures 4 and 7, the persons head being shown by broken lines and the rain cap being shown in section along a line taken substantially through the vertical center thereof, the tie fasteners Vbeing shown in proper position;

Figure 9 is an enlarged plan View of a modified form of blank for forming a slightly different type of rain cap;

Figure 104is a plan view similar to Figure 1 and shows an additional step in the folding of the blank of Figure 9 to form la rain cap;

'Figure 11 is a plan view of the blank of Figure 9 and shows the same 'after a second folding operation;

Figure 12 isa plan view of the blank of Figure 9'as folded to form a completed rain cap;

Figure 13 is a bottom plan view of the blank of Figure 9 and shows the arrangement of adhesives thereon; and

Figure 14 is a perspective View of the rain cap of Figure 12 and shows the same on the head of the wearer.

Referring now to Figures l through 8, inclusive, it will be seen that there is illustrated a preferred form of rain cap and the blank for forming the same, the rain cap being referred to in general by the reference numeral Iii. The rain cap 10 is formed from a flat, rectangular blank 12. The blank 12 is provided with a first fold line 14 which extends from one corner thereof to a central point along an opposite longitudinal edge thereof. A second fold line 16 extends from 4an adjacent corner at the opposite end of the blank 12 in converging relation with respect to the fold line 14 and intersects the same at the above-mentioned longitudinal edge. The fold lines 14 and 16 divide the blank 12 into a central part l and outer parts 20.

Extending transverseiy of the central part 15:; in parallel relation to the side edges of the blank 12 is a fold line 22 which divides the central part 13 into first and second halves. Extending from the inner sections of the fold line 22 with the fold lines 14 and 16 are fold lines 24 and 26, respectively, which intersect the one side edge of the blank 12 in spaced `relation to the intersection of the fold lines 14 and 16 with the side edge of the Vblank 12.

The fold line 24 divides the associated outer part 2i? into first and second halves, while the fold line 26 divides the other outer part 26 into rst and second halves.

Carried by the outer parts 2li are iiexible tie fasteners 28. The tie fasteners 2S have their upper ends looped about a fastening strip 39 which is in turn secured to the associated one of the outer parts 2Q, as is best illustrated in Figure 6. Y

Referring now to Figure 5 in particular, it will be seen that the opposite surface of the blank 12 is provided with adhesive coatings 32 and 34. Adhesive coatings 32 and 34 yare formed on the outer parts 29 remote from the connections of the tie fasteners 2S thereto.

Referring now to Figure 2 in particular, it will be seen that the first step in forming the rain `cap 1i) from the blank 12 is to fold the biank 12 along the fold line 14. The blank 12 is next folded `along the fold line V16, as is best illustrated in Figure 3. At this time, the outer parts overlie the central part 18 and portions thereof overlie each other. inasmuch as one of the outer parts 2t) overlies the adhesive coating 32 of the other outer part 2i), it will be seen that the outer parts 20 are initially secured together. At this time, the fold lines 22, 24, and 26 yare in overlying relation. The central part 18 and the outer parts 29 are then folded along these fold lines to the position bestillustrated in Figure 4. The adhesive coatings V32 and 34 then secure the first halves of the central part 18 and the outer parts 20 to the second halves thereof to form a completed rain cap 10. Y Y

It is to be noted that the rain cap 19 has a normaltiat state. Because of this, it may be conveniently carried in ones pocket. When it is desired to utilize the rain cap 1t), it is merely necessary to open it and slip it over ones head, as is best illustrated in Figure 7. At this time, the rain cap 10 presents vertical portions formedby the second halves of the central part le `and the outer parts 2l) which enclose the back and sides of awearers head. At the same time, the first halves of the centralpart 13 and the outer parts 20 form the top of the rain cap. The tie fasteners 28 extend downwardly `along opposite sides of la wearers neck, and may be conveniently tied together, as is illustrated in Figure 8, to secure the rain cap 1i) in position.

Referring now to Figures 9 and 13, in particular, it will be seen that there is illustrated a modiedformof blank` 4t). The blank 46 is in the form of aV rectangular sheet of material -and includes straight side edges 42 and 44 and end edges 46 and 48,'

'Extending transversely of the blank 40 from a point on the side edge 42 adjacent its intersection with the end edge 48 is a diagonal fold line 50. A similar diagonal fold line 52 extends from the side edge 42 to the side edge 44 from a point adjacent the intersection of the side edge 42 with the end edge 46. The fold lines 50 and 52 are in converging relation towards the side edge 44 and are in identical position adjacent oppositeiends of the blank 40. The fold lines 50 and SZ-have a point of convergence beyond the body of thc blank and divide one edge thereof into substantially three equal lengths. The fold lines and 52 further divide the blank 40 into a central part 54 and yside parts 56 and 58.

Extending transversely of the central part 54 adjacent the side edge 44 and in parallel relation thereto is a fold line 60. The fold line divides the central part 54 into a lower intermediate portion 64 and an upper part 62. A fold line 66 extends from the'intersection of the fold line 60 with the fold line 66 at an angle to the fold line 60 and intersects the end edge 48 to divide the side part 56 into a lower side portion 70 having an upper part 68. A similar fold line 72 divides the outer part 58 into a lower side portion 76 and an upper part 74.

It is to be noted that the upwardly facing side of the blank 40 is provided with an adhesive coating 7S along the side edge 44 forming the boundary of the upper part 68. A second adhesive coating 80 is disposed along the outer boundaries of the upper part 74.

Referring now to Figure 13 in particular, it will be seen that the undersurface of the blank 40 is provided with an adhesive coating 82 at the corner formed by the intersection of the side edge 44 and the end edge 46. An adhesive coating 84 is on the undersurface of the blank 40 of that part formed by the side part 5'6 adjacent the fold line 66. A similar'adhesive coating 86 is disposed along the opposite side edge of `the blank 40 and is disposed on the underside 'of the side part 58. Y

When it is desired-to form a rain cap from the blank 40, the blank 40 is iirst folded along fold line 50 to form the side part 56, as is best illustrated in Figure l0.

Next, the blank 40 is folded along the fold line 52 to* `form both the side part 58 and the central part 54,.

When the blank 40 is folded as is illustrated in Figure 11, the upper part 68 of the side part 56 is secured to the upper part 62 of the central part 54 bythe adhesive coating 78. Also, the upper part 74 of the side part 58 is secured to the upper part 62 of the central part 54 by an adhesive coating 80. Further, the upper parts 68 and 74tof thek side parts S6 and 58 are secured to each other bythe adhesive coatings `80 and 82.

When the side parts `56 Vand 58 are disposed in the positions illustrated in Figure 11, the fold lines 60, 66 and 72 are in overlying alignment.' The upper parts 62, 68 and 74 are `then folded along the longer fold lines 60,

66 and 72, respectively, to overlie the adhesive coatings 84 and 86 whereby a rain cap which is referred to in general by the reference numeral is formed.

It is to be understood that the rain cap 90 normally has a flat state. ln this manner it may be easily carried in ones pocket or otherwise concealed. When it is desired to utilize the rain cap 90, it is merely opened up and slipped over ones head inthe position best illustrated in Figure 14. At this time, the lower intermediate portion 64, the lower side portion 70,. and the lower side portion 76 of the blank 40 form vertical portions of the raincap 90 while the upperparts 62, 68,` and 74 form the top of the rain cap 90. It is to be noted that the top of the rain cap 90 extends forwardly of the front edges of the vertical portion to form a bill 92.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that there has Vbeen devised two modifications of rain caps which may be conveniently folded and glued from a singlerectangular sheet of material without cutting the material or stitching it whatsoever. This providesa relatively strong and tearresistance cap. The cap may be formed of any water- 4 proof material. When the cap is intended to be of `a permanent nature, it is preferred that it be formed of a suitable plastic or other material, and if it is intended to be a disposable cap, it may be formed of a water-proof paper product. Due to the extreme simplicity of the construction and steps of forming the rain caps, it will be seen that their cost may be such that they may be utilized as give-aways or the like for advertisement purposes or as an act of courtesy to customers who patronize during the rain.

Because of the normal at state of the caps 10 and 90, it will be readily understandable that they may be easily carried in ones pocket.V or otherwise concealed. Further, after being utilized, they may be readily shaken to shake the water therefrom and then returned to their flat state for convenience of carrying.

Frein the foregoing, the construction and operation of the device willbe readily understood and further explanation is believed to be unnecessary. However, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit `the invention to the exact construction shown and described, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of4 the ap pended claims.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

l. A blank for forming a cap comprising a rectangular sheet, a pair of converging rst fold lines extending through an edge of said sheet and dividing said sheet into a central part and outer parts, said first fold linesghaving a point of convergence beyond the body of said sheetl and dividing said edge into substantially three equal lengths, second fold lines extending transversely of said central and outer parts and dividing said central and outer parts into rst and second halves, lthe first halves of said outer parts being coated on one side with an adhesive,the second halves of said outer parts being coated on the side thereof opposite from said one side with adhesive.

2. A cap comprising a single sheet of material folded to form side portions and an intermediate portion, said side portions and said intermediate portion having vertical parts intended to engage around the sides and back of a wearers head, said side portions including upper parts, said upper parts being generally horizontally disposed, said upper parts being in overlapping relation, said intermediate portion including an upper forwardly directed part overlying and connecting together said upper parts and forming the top of said cap, said upper forwardly directed part projecting forwardly of the remainder of said cap and formingV a bill.

3. A cap comprising a single sheet of material folded to form side portions and an intermediate portion, said side portions and said intermediate portion having vertical parts intended to engage around the sides and back of a wearers head, said side portions including upper parts, said upper parts being generally horizontally disposed, said upper parts being in overlapping relation, said intermediate portion including an upper forwardly directed part overlying and connecting together said upper parts and forming the top of said cap, said upper forwardly directed part projecting forwardly of the remainder of said cap and forming a bill, and flexible fastening means secured to said side portions in depending relation for engagement with a wearers neck and retaining said cap in place.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 840,968 Steinthal Jan. 8, 1907 968,922 Delzeit Aug. 30, 1910 1,146,829 Winget July ZO, 1915 1,273,765 Gavin July 23, 1918 1,618,066 Dawn Feb. 15, 1927 

